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A Louis XIV style ormolu-mounted brass and tortoiseshell-inlaid bracket clock 19th century, the movement signed Gault a Paris
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- oak, brass, bronze, glass, tortoiseshell
- height 49 in.; width 19 in.; depth 10 in.
- 124.5 cm; 48.5 cm; 25.5 cm
Provenance
Christie's New York, May 25, 1993, lot 27.
Condition
Dial later. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents, abrasions and scratches. Tortoiseshell with some losses, cracks, chips and barasions. Brass with some lifting and small losses. Ormolu regilt. In sound condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.